19-4044

Hydrologic Technicians

Role Overview

Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture. Excludes “Hydrologists” (19-2043).

Recommended Majors

Hydrology and Water Resources Science. Science Technologies/Technicians, General. Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$81,380
New Hampshire	$77,140
Missouri	$72,630
Alaska	$72,240
Louisiana	$67,950
Massachusetts	$67,720
Utah	$65,960
Pennsylvania	$65,960
California	$63,900
Georgia	$63,360
Oklahoma	$61,960
Maryland	$61,720
New York	$58,570
Oregon	$58,390
New Jersey	$57,570

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Median Annual Salary

$58,570

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-2.1%

Avg. annual openings

0.4k

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